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I hate these new lights on cars so so much, instant flash bangs.
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We need new regulations on headlights. 1: make soft white mandatory for non-highbeams. 2: make headlights adjustments and tests part of annual safety inspections so that the highlights on trucks do not shine directly into a sedan's drivers eyes via the rearview mirror.
The existing regulations for headlights are actually quite sufficient, and already cover some of those concerns. The problem is that there's no enforcement of the regulations.
There's barely any enforcement of traffic laws, at least where I live. It's amazing how many people break the law in dangerous ways every day. And I'm not including speeding in this assessment.
Yeah, the problem with LEDs is that they leaned into the bright as possible approach which makes the misaligned headlights even worse than the old bulbs. They could easily make the headlights a soft light. Harsh white light was a choice.
They've also lowered their placement on the front end, meaning they're pointing more horizontal.
Oh, and everyone's driving three story tall monster minivans now
Yep, the part that causes issues is they're never aligned properly like the stock headlights are. If they shined on the road, they wouldn't be an issue. It's when they shine into your mirror or wind shield that causes issues. It isn't the brightness. (They may also be too bright, but that's not what's causing problems.)
I think they need to update the laws regarding light placement. Right now they have to be placed at the top corners of the hood. So trucks and SUVs are forced to have their headlights positioned at eye level with many smaller cars. It's absolutely bonkers.